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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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